What is Shadow IT? Benefits, Risks, and mitigation 

Last updated: January 18, 2024 Reading time: 0 minutes
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What Is Shadow IT? Benefits, Risks, And Mitigation

There is no secret that many people use their work devices for personal use. With the rise of smartphones and tablets, keeping your work life separate from your home life can be challenging.

This article is about what this means for companies regarding security and productivity and some tips on dealing with Shadow IT if you struggle with it.

We’ll discuss the benefits: why do employees want to partake in Shadow IT? We’ll then talk about some common challenges, including a lack of training in managing data outside of a company-controlled environment, which may lead to data breaches and lost productivity due to misuse or overuse. Finally, we will give you some helpful tips for managing Shadow IT.

So What is Shadow IT?

Once upon a time, if you wanted to use your work computer for personal use, that was just out of the question. Nowadays, it’s practically an unspoken truth that people will access their email accounts or social media profiles on their company computers.